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New biodiversity report reveals South Oxfordshire’s natural wealth
Read more: New biodiversity report reveals South Oxfordshire’s natural wealthA new biodiversity report has been published by South Oxfordshire District Council. For the first time the council has created a report which brings together information about the district’s natural environment with details of how the council is helping nature recovery.
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Extra garden waste collection for permit holders this April
Read more: Extra garden waste collection for permit holders this AprilResidents with a garden waste permit can have extra garden waste collected for free, on their normal scheduled collection day only, between 20 April and 1 May 2026.
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Strong turnout at successful Didcot community event
Read more: Strong turnout at successful Didcot community eventMore than 200 residents, community groups and local partners attended the Didcot community event held at Cornerstone Arts Centre on 18 March, where members of the Didcot Garden Town team, alongside other council representatives and local organisations shared updates on key projects and plans for the area.
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New electric waste vehicle will save councils 13 tonnes of carbon emissions per year
Read more: New electric waste vehicle will save councils 13 tonnes of carbon emissions per yearSouth Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse district councils have taken delivery of their second electric waste collection and street cleansing vehicle – which produces 70 per cent fewer carbon emissions than its diesel predecessor.
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Over £1.5M grants funding available for community organisations
Read more: Over £1.5M grants funding available for community organisationsPublished 25 February 2026 Community groups and non-profit organisations in South Oxfordshire will be able to apply for grants totalling £1.5M over the next year. South Oxfordshire District Council confirmed the £1,550,000 community grants funding in their budget announcements on the 12 February. This will be available via a range of grant schemes that will give a financial boost to projects that improve community facilities, enhance the health and wellbeing of residents and support the fight against climate…
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Residents reminded to buy their new garden waste permit
Read more: Residents reminded to buy their new garden waste permitResidents who receive garden waste collections in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse are being reminded to buy a new permit if they wish to continue receiving collections from 1 April through to 31 March 2027.
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